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February 17, 2005
To: Charter Committee
From: Public Info Subcommittee
Re: New Issues
The following issues have been suggested for addition to the Charter Committee’s work
plan. This list includes items mentioned at the public forum, as well as suggestions that
were previously raised but not addressed.
1.Ombudsman
2.Ethics provisions, especially in relation to development issues and conflict of
interest
3.A separate city agency for visioning and long range planning
4.Periodic charter review
5.Instant run-off elections
6.Formalized public participation including a comprehensive citizen
participation plan, a citizens planning advisory committee, creation of public
participation incentives
7.Pay/health benefits for council members and mayor
8.Protect citizen sovereignty
9.Give Parks Dept. oversight over watershed
10.Elect mayor from among seven council members
11.Criteria for city borrowing
12.Criteria for citizen vote on certain capital improvements
13.Use artisans in public projects